The Great Apes of Uganda and Rwanda

11 Days From $14,995

Maximum Group Size: 16

Trip Type: Signature Land

Activity Level: Moderate

• Go on treks in search of chimpanzees, gorillas, and golden monkeys.

• Visit a chimpanzee sanctuary established in association with the Jane Goodall Institute.

• Meet with scientists at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Karisoke Research Center.

Set off on a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the lush hills of Uganda and Rwanda to encounter chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, and other primates in the wild. Visit a chimpanzee sanctuary associated with the Jane Goodall Institute, and meet with a National Geographicsupported primatologist to observe chimpanzees in Kibale National Park. Go on a safari and a wildlife cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park, seeking out elephants, lions, Ugandan kobs, and more. Then venture into the forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to track gorillas.

Get an inside perspective on National Geographic Explorer Dian Fossey’s groundbreaking gorilla studies as you seek out gorilla families in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Hear about ongoing conservation projects from scientists at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Karisoke Research Center. Stay in stunning lodges, from a lakeside bungalow at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains to a hilltop eco-lodge with spectacular views of Rwanda’s volcanoes.

On your trip, be on the lookout for...

Gorillas, chimpanzees, black-and-white colobuses, red-tailed monkeys, a variety of bird species, and more.

Your National Geographic Expert

Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Veterinarian

Wildlife veterinarian Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka established the first veterinary department in the Uganda Wildlife Authority. With National Geographic support, she founded Conservation Through Public Health to promote the healthy coexistence of people and wildlife.

Find the departure(s) Gladys will join on our website.

Information

This expedition is offered from December through February and June through September.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. All primate-tracking permits are included. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

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